May 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • CSCI 3000 - Web Programming


    An introduction to various techniques in client- and server- side scripting; the topics include dynamic web pages, CGI, interpreted vs. compiled code and server-side includes. The course also covers recent trends in world wide web standards electronic commerce applications and web services. It may cover the setup of web servers, and web-based database applications. The course requires a substantial amount of programming.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3050 - Information Security


    An introduction to information systems security issues; topics include threats, vulnerabilities, controls, encryption and risk assessment. The course also covers security, computer crime & threats to privacy. The course requires some programming.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3100 - Computer Organization/Architecture


    The course covers both the organizational and architectural levels of computer systems. The topics of the course include instruction sets, addressing, microprogramming, memory, I/O interrupts and data paths. Microcomputers, multiprocessors, pipeline computers, supercomputers, CISC and RISC architectures will also be covered.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3200 - Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms


    The course covers data structures and basic algorithms. Topics include sorting, searching, hashing, tree structures, and priority queues. Complexity analysis of algorithms, and data structures is introduced as a system-independent performance measure. The course provides an introduction to tractability, and algorithm design.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 1302 and MATH 2510 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3250 - Computer Security


    This course covers several security topics pertaining to real-life systems currently deployed and commonly used in the Internet computing environment. Materials covered include program security issues, database security issues, and operating systems security issues.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3300 - Software Development


    This course introduces students to the software development methodology and life cycle, with an emphasis on object-oriented software systems. Topics include fundamental data structures, program correctness, object-oriented design, requirement specification and analysis, object design and formal representation, software and information security (security planning, security policy, threats, attacks and services, encryption). Students are expected to complete a mid-scale software project.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3350 - Computer Forensics


    Topics include file types (text, image, compressed, encrypted), operating systems basics, discovery of digital evidence, computer forensic tools, network basics, network tracing, network log files, network sniffing/trapping, legal issues, case studies, and computer forensics procedures.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3410 - Information Management


    An introduction to information technology management as it relates to the information-age organization. Includes the capture, representation, organization, and presentation of information, data modeling and abstraction, and database systems. Also covers information security, integrity, and availability in a shared environment.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3450 - Intelligent Systems


    Fundamentals and applications of intelligent systems and biologically inspired algorithms such as neural networks, evolutionary/genetic algorithms, swarm optimization and fuzzy systems. Focus on theory and application of solving complex applications with a combination of these technologies.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 1302 and MATH 2510 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3510 - Networking and Communications


    Introduction to communication networks. Topics include: communications technologies; communication protocols; representative network types such as LANs, WANs, cellular wireless networks, wireless LANs, wireless ad hoc networks and wireless sensor networks, and mobile communication systems.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3550 - Management of Information Security


    The course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of information security management that are commonly used by organizations. Topics include access control; communication security; risk management and business continuity planning; policy and standards, computer architecture and system security; security laws and regulations; application program security; and computer operation security.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3600 - Computer Graphics


    The main focus of this course is to provide an introduction to interactive computer graphics. A large component of the class will consist of writing a large-scale graphics program using a high-level language. Topics include machine- independent graphics, graphics standards, a survey of applications, use of graphics libraries, output devices, appropriate data structures, and mathematical manipulation of graphical objects.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3660 - Mobile Application Development


    This project-oriented course examines the principles of mobile application design and development. Topics will include user interface design; input methods; data handling; network techniques; and advanced topics such as GPS and motion sensing. Students are expected to develop a professional-quality mobile application. Projects will be deployed in real-world applications.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3710 - Advanced Programming


    A programming course that studies the construction of real-world programs – programs that robustly interact with their users and with their computing environment. Using a high-level language of the instructor’s choice, this course covers concurrency, graphics, user interfaces, and network programming. The course emphasizes large-scale programming and program correctness.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3800 - Introduction to UNIX


    A survey of UNIX commands, file systems, shells, basic scripting, and applications. The course involves hands-on programming and laboratory exercises.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 3900 - Selected Topics


    Advanced topics in a special area of computer science.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • CSCI 3900A - Selected Topics


    Hours:
    1



  
  • CSCI 3900B - Selected Topics


    Hours:
    2



  
  • CSCI 3900C - Selected Topics


    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4100 - Operating Systems and File Organization


    This course provides an introduction to operating system concepts and file organization. Topics include processes, process coordination and synchronization, physical and virtual memory management, CPU scheduling, concurrent processes, and comparison of some operating systems. File systems and file organization are also covered.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3100 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4200 - Programming Languages


    This course provides a comparative study of programming language features including data types, control structures, implementation of function calls, and run time storage management. It covers the formal definition of languages and introduces various methods of translation. Less common languages and recent trends are also discussed.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 1302 and MATH 2510 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4300 - Theory of Computation


    This course introduces the theory of computability, automata, and formal languages. Topics include regular expressions, context-free and context-sensitive grammars, Turing machines, recursive functions, lambda calculus, and undecidable problems.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 4200 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4350 - Design/Analysis of Algorithms


    Techniques for designing efficient algorithms; analysis of time- and space- complexity of algorithms; lower bound arguments; algorithms for sorting, selection, graphs and string matching. An examination of various algorithmic designs, such as greedy algorithms, divide-and-conquer algorithms and dynamic programming algorithms.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3200 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4400 - Software Engineering


    This course introduces the students to the principles of software methodology and engineering. Topics include specification, design, testing, and maintenance of software systems. Documentation style, team organization, software verification and validation, and security and protection are also covered.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3300 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4500 - Data Communications


    This course covers fundamentals of computer and data communication in some detail. Topics include data transmission protocols and architecture, guided and unguided transmission media, data encoding techniques, data communication interfaces, data link controls, multiplexing, and local area networks. It also covers the Open System Interconnection model.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4600 - Parallel Processing


    The course illustrates how parallelism can yield significant speed-up in comparison with sequential execution. Topics include concurrency and synchronization, architectural support, programming language constructs for parallel computing, parallel algorithms and complexity, load balancing, and scheduling. Different parallel architectures (e.g. MIMD, SIMD, and array processors) will also be included.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 4100 and CSCI 4200 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4650 - Network Security


    The course covers IP security, in-depth treatment of authentication, email security, web security, network management security, intruders, malicious software, firewall, etc. This course covers those topics with in-depth technical treatment.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4700 - Human-Computer Interaction


    Techniques for effective GUI (graphical user interface) and HCI (human computer interface) design. Major topics include objectives of the GUI/HCI interface, the GUI design process, objects and actions, elements of an interface, manipulating objects, and HCI concepts and techniques.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4750 - Data Modeling


    This course is a continuation of the topics introduced in CSCI 3400. It covers advanced database topics such as database languages, security issues, transaction management, query processing, distributed DBMSs, object- oriented DBMSs, Web technology and data warehousing.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3410 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4800 - Artificial Intelligence


    The course teaches fundamental of artificial intelligence. The topics include expert systems, natural languages, robotics, planning, speech and vision.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3200 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4860 - Bioinformatics


    An introduction to the application of mathematical/ statistical algorithms and computer technology to the annotation and comparison of nucleotide and amino acid sequences from DNA, RNA and proteins. Instructors from several disciplines will present background knowledge of genetics, genomics and proteomics, as well as explanations of algorithms and their formulation and application, including the use of Unix systems and Perl programming language. Emphasis on problem solving.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: CSCI 1301 and CSCI 1302 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4900 - Independent Study


    Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Topics covered will include areas not regularly offered as part of the program. May be repeated for credit.

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • CSCI 4900A - Independent Study


    Hours:
    1



  
  • CSCI 4900B - Independent Study


    Hours:
    2



  
  • CSCI 4900C - Independent Study


    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4910A - Internship in Computer Science


    Hands-on experience in the area of computer science through a combination of scheduled seminar discussion groups and supervised experience. May be repeated for credit.

    Hours:
    1



  
  • CSCI 4910B - Internship in Computer Science


    Hands-on experience in the area of computer science through a combination of scheduled seminar discussion groups and supervised experience. May be repeated for credit

    Hours:
    2



  
  • CSCI 4910C - Internship in Computer Science


    Hands-on experience in the area of computer science through a combination of scheduled seminar discussion groups and supervised experience. May be repeated for credit.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • CSCI 4950 - Senior Project


    This course is designed for Computer Science majors who are within one semester of graduation. It is a capstone course integrating the analysis and skills acquired from the previous courses in computer science and the student’s area of concentration.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: CSCI 3300 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • DVRS 1503 - Studies in Diversity Issues


    An overview of issues involving diversity and multiculturalism from a variety of perspectives and academic disciplines. The course features specific global issues that are investigated through a cross-national comparative study and which may differ each semester.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 1101 - Introduction to Child Development


    An introduction to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the young child, birth to five years of age. Provides for competency development in observing, recording, and interpreting the stages in the young child’s physical and intellectual as well as related social and emotional development, and for the development of positive guidance techniques. Topics include developmental characteristics, observation and recording theory and practice, guidance techniques, transitioning the child, and developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood settings.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENGL 0989

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2010 - Methods & Materials of Child Development


    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ECDV 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2020 - Curriculum Development


    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ECDV 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2040 - Family Systems and Parental Involvement


    Examines ways in which the childcare teacher can plan and implement a comprehensive parent involvement program. Addresses parent education and support, school-family activities, and teacher-parent communication and partnerships. Topics include child assessment and documentation, application of guidance techniques, linguistics and social diversity issues, anti-bias issues, parent interaction and interpersonal skills.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENGL 0989

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2100 - Childhood Health and Wellness


    This course introduces theory, practices, requirements, and applications for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and effective learning environment. Includes health issues and trends, basic first aid, emergency and safety procedures, child abuse and neglect, basic health and nutritional needs of children, teaching strategies, and quality teaching environments.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENGL 0989

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2110 - Integrating Critical & Contemporary Issues


    This course engages teacher candidates in observations, interactions, and analysis of critical and contemporary educational issues. A minimum of 30 hours of field experience is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.5 GPA, and completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2110H - Honors Integrating Critical & Contemporary Issues


    A reading-intensive lecture/discussion course intended for GSC Honors Program students and an enhanced version of the non-honors course. Students will engage in observations, interactions, and analysis of critical and contemporary educational issues via integration of scholarly reading in relevant theories in education, social science and the humanities with field practice and research. The course provides aspirant teachers with a vocabulary as well as philosophical, historical, economic, sociological, and policy frameworks which scholars use to analyze P-12 schooling in U.S. society. This honors course offers in-depth readings and discussions, as well as an opportunity to work more closely with the professor on research projects.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.5 GPA, and completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours, a minimum of 30 hours of field experience, 3.0 GPA, current students must have a 3.2 college GPA, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+SAT score (or 24+ ACT score) and a 3.5+ high school GPA.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Pers in Diversity


    This course is designed for teacher candidates to examine (a) the nature and function of culture, (b) the development of individual and group cultural identity; (c) definitions and implications of diversity, and (d) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. A minimum of 20 hours of field experiences is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2110 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 2130 - Exploring Teaching and Learning


    Teacher candidates will explore key aspects of learning and technology by examining their own learning processes with the goal of applying this knowledge to enhance the learning of students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. A minimum of 10 hours of field experience is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 3010 - Infant and Toddler Development


    This course provides ECCE candidates a comprehensive review of infant and toddler theories and research applicable to the birth to age five educational setting. (Unit standards 2 and 4, NAEYC standard2). Guided field experience in infant or toddler site.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 3020 - Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum


    This course provides ECCE candidates with the theories of play as they promote learning in children from birth to age five (Unit standards 2 and 4, NAEYC standards 3 and 6). Guided field experience in infant or toddler site.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 3030 - Language Literacy Development


    This course enables ECCE candidates to learn and use theories of language and literacy development of children from birth to age five. Integrated learning units with a focus on language will be emphasized (Unit standards 2 and 4; NAEYC standard 2, 3, 6, and 7). Guided field experience in infant or toddler site.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 3040 - Family Systems and Relationships


    This course provides ECCE candidates opportunities to promote positive relationships among all birth to age five children which create collaborative connection that are sensitive to family composition, language, and culture with each child’s family (Unit standards 2 and 3; NAEYC standards 1, 6, and 7). Guided field experience in a family care or Head Start setting.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 3050 - Education and Community Resources


    This course will familiarize ECCE candidates with key resources and agencies available to assist families and caretakers of birth to age five children (Unit standards 2 and 3; NAEYC standards 8 and 10). Guided field experience in family care or Head Start settings.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 3060 - Current Issues in Social Services


    This course will provide ECCE candidates the social and cultural contexts of education and issues which exist that impact birth to age five children’s social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and cognitive development (Unit standards 2 and 3; NAEYC 2, 3, 6, and 8). Guided field experience in home care or Head Start setting.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 3070 - Child Psychology


    This course provides the ECCE candidates with the knowledge of child development from conception to the middle childhood and includes social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and cognitive development (Unit standards 1 and 4; NAEYC standards 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9). Guided field experience in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten setting.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 3080 - Child Observation, Record Keeping, and Assessment


    This course provides ECCE candidates with opportunities to systemically and objectively assess birth to age five children and use the knowledge to plan appropriate learning environments (Unit standards 1 and 4; NAEYC standards 3, 4, and 10). Guided field experience in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten setting.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4010 - Crisis Intervention


    This course will address age appropriate interventions and techniques for birth to age five children who may be in crisis (Unit standards 1 and 4: NAEYC standards 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10). Guided field experience in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten setting.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4020 - Constructive Guidance and Discipline


    This course will give ECCE candidates opportunities to create environments which will enhance age birth to five children’s sense of autonomy and responsibility (Unit standards 3 and 5: NAEYC standards 1, 3, 6, and 10). Guided field experience in a special education setting.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the UNG Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4030 - Introduction to Special Education


    This course provides ECCE candidates with the knowledge of characteristics of special needs, ethical considerations, cultural and linguistic diversity, and the importance of family and community involvement (Unit standards 3 and 5; NAEYC standards 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10).  Guided field experience in special education settings.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4040 - Special Education and Inclusion in ECCE


    This course will give opportunities for ECCE candidates to demonstrate assessment, planning, and instruction for birth to age five children with special needs in an educational setting (Unit standards 3, 4, and 5; NAEYC standards 2, 3, 6, and 9). Directed field experience in a special education setting.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4050 - Clinical Experience: Curriculum and Content


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of content, curriculum, and NAEYC standards while student teaching in an infant to age five (kindergarten) setting (Unit standard 1; NAEYC standards 2 and 3). Pre-requisites: Completion of all Area F and upper division courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.50 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) birth to age five examination, passing the GSC teacher education program pre-clinical portfolio, current CPR and first aid certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Corequisites: ECDV 4060, ECDV 4070, and ECDV 4080

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4055 - Staff Director Professional Development


    For ECCE candidates who plan to direct a child development center, this course will focus on the role of leadership with an emphasis on program planning (Unit standard 6; NAEYC standard 10).

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4060 - Clinical Experience: Student Needs and Learning Environments


    The capstone clinical experience provides candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of students, the learning environment, and the NAEYC standard while student teaching in a birth to age five (kindergarten) setting (Unit standards 2 and 3; NAEYC standards 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9).

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.50 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) birth to age five examination, passing the GSC pre-clinical portfolio, current CPR and first aid certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECDV 4050, ECDV 4070, and ECDV 4080

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4065 - Facility Management


    For ECCE candidates who plan to direct a child development center, this course will address the knowledge and skills needed to maintain a center (Unit standard 6; NAEYC standards 9 and 10).

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4070 - Clinical Experience: Assessment, Planning, and Instruction


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate the skills of assessing, planning, and teaching using the NAEYC standards while student teaching in a birth to age five (kindergarten) setting (Unit standards 4 and 5: NAEYC standards 3, 4, and 6).

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.50 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) birth to age five examination, passing the GSC pre-clinical portfolio, current CPR and first aid certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECDV 4050, ECDV 4060, and ECDV 4080

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4075 - Financial Management of Child Care Settings


    For ECCE candidates who plan to direct a child development center, this course will provide them with the knowledge to make financial management decisions including start-up and operating budgets (Unit standard 6; NAEYC standard 6 and 10).

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4080 - Clinical Experience: Professional Responsibilities


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate a professional disposition while student teaching in an infant to age five (kindergarten) setting (Unit standard 6; NAEYC standards 6 and 10).

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.50 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) birth to age five examination, passing the GSC teacher education program pre-professional portfolio, current CPR and first aid certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECDV 4050, ECDV 4060 and ECDV 4070

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECDV 4085 - Legal Issues in Child Care Settings


    For ECCE candidates who plan to direct a child development center, this course introduces the legal implications of owning, operating, and teaching children from birth to age five and providing appropriate professional development for teachers and staff (Unit standard 6; NAEYC standards 3, 4, and 10).

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Preparation Unit

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3000 - Integrated Arts and Movement in Elementary Schools


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to study and apply strategies and methods that support the development of young children through physical education, the visual and performing arts. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3001 - Child Development


    This course examines the roles played by heredity, maturation, culture and experience in the development of social, intellectual, emotional, and physical and language development of children from birth through adolescence. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3002 - Educational Assessment


    This course addresses theory and practice in the construction, administration and interpretation of formative, curriculum-based, and standardized tests and outcomes for the purpose of identifying instructional objectives. Introductory statistical concepts in measurement are addressed. The role of assessment in the RTI process is reviewed. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3003 - Management & Organization


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to manage and organize student behaviors and classroom environments to meet the needs of P-5 students in diverse settings. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3005 - Developmental Reading & Writing


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to use developmentally appropriate practices and materials to teach reading and writing to diverse P-5 students. The content is aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3010 - Child and Adolescent Development


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to develop strategies to support the needs of students and families in diverse cultural, language and economic contexts. Clinical experience in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3020 - Curriculum & Methods


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and use developmentally and culturally appropriate curricula, materials, strategies, and assessments which are aligned with the GA Performances Standards to bring all students to higher levels of learning. Guided community-based field experience is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3030 - Language & Cognition


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand the development and nature of language, language varieties, and the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse of English and to use this knowledge to bring all students including those learning English to higher levels of learning. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3040 - Children, Families, and the Community


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn about the diversity of families in its cultural contexts; communicate and collaborate with families; and support students through community resources. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3050 - Literature & Language


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and use methods, materials, and resources to bring all P-5 students to high levels of writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking and to integrate the language arts throughout the content curriculum which is aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3060 - Science Methods


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach the characteristics and processes of science and the concepts of principles of earth, physical, and life sciences that are aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3070 - Social Studies Methods for ECE Teachers


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach the important events, concepts, principles, and methods of inquiry related to history, civics, geography, and economics that are aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3080 - Developmental Reading & Writing Methods


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to use developmentally appropriate practices and materials to teach reading and writing to diverse P-5 students. The content is aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3090 - Literature & Language


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and use methods, materials, and resources to bring all P-5 students to high levels of writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking and to integrate the language arts throughout the content curriculum which is aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3300 - SS Methods


    This course provide opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach the important events, concepts, principles, and methods of inquiry related to history, civics, geography, and economics that are aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 3540 - Applied Data Analysis


    This course requires preservice teachers in their final semester of training to demonstrate skills in data collection and analysis. Teacher candidates will demonstrate their ability to bring diverse groups of elementary school students to high levels of learning, and communicate those outcomes through a variety of formal and informal oral and written modes. In addition, preservice teachers will be required to validate their own professional development through completion and presentation of professional portfolios.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4001 - Curriculum, Methods, & Materials for Elementary School


    This course examines applications of standards-based curriculum and research-based developmentally and culturally appropriate methodologies for working with diverse groups of students in grades P-5, including second language learners. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4010 - Diagnosis & Remediation Reading


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn, use, and interpret informal and formal assessment data to diagnose reading difficulties and to plan appropriate remediation strategies. Guide field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4020 - Management & Organization


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to manage and organize student behaviors and classroom environments to meet the needs of P-5 students in diverse settings. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4030 - Special Needs Inclusion


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach and modify environments and experiences to maximize the learning of students with disabilities, developmental delays, and special abilities and to collaborate with other educators, families, and community resources. Guide field experiences are required to meet Georgia Rule 505-3-01-4f.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4040 - Creative Performance


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to design, teach, and assess discipline based art, music, and theatre education across the curriculum. The content is aligned with the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4050 - Clinical Experience: Content & Curriculum


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of content, curriculum, and the GA Performance Standards while student teaching in a P-5 classroom under the guidance of a clinical teacher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.75 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Early Childhood Education Examination, passing the GSC Teacher Education Program pre-professional portfolio, current CPR-First Aid Certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECED 4060, ECED 4070, and 4080

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4060 - Clinical Experience: Needs


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of students, the learning environment, and the GA Performance Standards while student teaching in a P-5 classroom under the guidance of a clinical teacher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.75 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Early Childhood Education Examination, passing the GSC Teacher Education Program pre-professional portfolio current CPR-First Aid Certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECED 4050, ECED 4070, and ECED 4080

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4070 - Clinical Experience: Assessment


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate the skills of assessing, planning, and teaching using the GA Performance Standards while student teaching in a P-5 classroom under the guidance of a clinical teacher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.75 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Early Childhood Education Examination, passing the GSC Teacher Education Program pre-professional portfolio, current CPR-First Aid Certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECED 4050, ECED 4060, and ECED 4080

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4080 - Clinical Experience: Professional Responsibilities


    This capstone clinical experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate a professional disposition while student teaching in a P-5 classroom under the guidance of a clinical teacher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F and upper level courses with grades of C or higher, minimum 2.75 GPA, completion of the GA Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Early Childhood Education Examination, passing the GSC Teacher Education Program pre-professional portfolio, current CPR-First Aid Certification, and a notarized permission form for a criminal background check

    Corequisites: ECED 4050, ECED 4060, and ECED 4070

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECED 4184 - Science Methods


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach the characteristics and processes of science and the concepts of principles of earth, physical, and life sciences that are aligned to the GA Performance Standards. Guided field experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECOL 1000 - Field Ecology


    A two-semester hour credit course that is designed to meet requirements in Area B for all students. The course incorporates a series of intensive field trips and lab activities in various locations to introduce the students to the principles of ecology. Students are required to travel to the designated locations and spend a week or more in the field and lab activities.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 0989 and an introductory college level course in biology, chemistry, or geology, and permission of instructor

    Hours:
    2



  
  • ECON 1100 - Survey of Economic Principles


    The study of the basics of economic systems and markets, factors which determine economic behavior, national income, economic growth, pricing, and output decisions. A grade of C or higher in this course satisfies the College Preparatory Curriculum requirement in social science. May not be used in Area F for the BBA degree.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies. Includes the foundation of economic analysis, understanding the concepts of demand and supply and price determination, money and credit systems, determining the level of aggregate macroeconomic activity, the impact of globalization on macroeconomic activity, and identification of underlying social goals. Credit will not be given for both ECON 2105 and ECON 2105H.

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Credit will not be given to students who have credit for ECON 2105H.

  
  • ECON 2105H - Honors Principles of Macroeconomics


    Honors Macro Economics is a more in-depth introduction to the principles of economics. It introduces students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies. Students will study the foundation of economic analysis, learn the concepts of demand and supply, as well as price determination. They will study money and credit systems, learn to determine the level of aggregate macroeconomic activity, to evaluate the impact of globalization on macroeconomic activity, and to identify underlying social goals. This honors section is smaller and seminar-oriented; as a result, students receive more individualized attention from faculty members and enjoy an enhanced learning environment with other gifted students. Credit will not be given for both ECON 2105 and ECON 2105H.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ACT Mathematics with a score of 23 or higher, Old SAT Mathematics with a score of 550 or higher, New SAT Mathematics with a score of 570 or higher, or MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MATH 1113, MATH 1450, or MATH 2450 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Credit will not be given to students who have credit for ECON 2105.

  
  • ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics


    This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze structure and performance of the market economy. Includes analysis of supply and demand and pricing, understanding consumer and producer behavior, application of microeconomic analysis in decision-making, and the impact of globalization on microeconomics. Credit will not be given for both ECON 2106 and ECON 2106H.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ACT Mathematics with a score of 19 or higher, Old SAT Mathematics with a score of 500 or higher, New SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or higher, or MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MATH 1113, MATH 1450, or MATH 2450 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Credit will not be given to students who have credit for ECON 2106H.

 

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